Every obstacle is nothing more than a smokescreen an intentional attempt to conceal, confuse, or obscure what God is truly doing in your life.
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers.”
Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
Not every battle is meant to defeat you. Some battles are distractions designed to cloud your vision, shake your confidence, and delay your movement. As leaders, we must discern the difference between resistance and redirection.
The breakthrough is not found in panic it is found in fervent prayer and a high praise.
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
James 5:16 (KJV)
Fervent prayer — prayer filled with passion and intensity has the power to break through the smokescreen. When you pray with bold faith, heaven responds. Walls begin to tremble. Strategies are revealed. Clarity replaces confusion.
Your praise confuses the enemy.
“And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon.”
2 Chronicles 20:22 (KJV)
When you lift your voice in the middle of opposition, you shift the atmosphere. Praise declares that God is greater than the obstacle. It announces that fear does not have the final word. It proclaims that the battle is not yours it belongs to the Lord.
“The battle is not yours, but God’s.”
2 Chronicles 20:15 (KJV)
No matter the situation, be encouraged.
God is faithful to usher you through every trial, every misunderstanding, every delay, and every attack. What appears to block you is only temporary. What God has ordained for you cannot be stopped by smoke and mirrors.
“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
Stand firm.
Pray fervently.
Praise loudly.
Lead boldly.
Jacqueline Hannah
The Weight of Leadership